Guest guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hi How I understand what you are feeling My prayers are with Hope every think turns out well and he is just afraid of walking. João Mum to Bruno - 4 yrs old with DS http://otesourinho.blogspot.com To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange From: ninepreciousgiftsfromgod@...Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:32 +0000Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] prayer request for I'd appreciate your prayers for . Last evening, (soon to be 3) was climbing the steps of his little 3-ft. plastic slide and fell backwards landing on his back. No one saw it happen, but only saw him after he fell, and he was on his back. Of course he cried, but not for a long time... he was easily comforted in my arms. However, he couldn't/wouldn't walk. He doesn't want to put weight on his right leg and if he does it is only to take a very short and wobbly step with some fussing. We gave him his bath and let him watch a video, and he is just fine with sitting activities. He seems comfortable lying on his tummy or back, and slept pretty well, last night. He woke up a couple times, but was easily gotten back to sleep. Maybe something hurts him when he accidently turns onto his right side?He has an appointment with his pediatrician, this afternoon, but I'd like to have an idea what to expect. I can't see any swelling or bruising or unusual angle. What might be wrong? I've heard that sometimes our kids put their hips out, but would that be something I'd be able to tell by looking at him? All I can think of is that maybe he bruised his tailbone, but, if that was the case, wouldn't it hurt him to sit? An xray-tech friend said with his flexibilty and low tone and relaxed body, plus his young age, he probably didn't break anything. I'm worried about what kind of an ordeal is ahead for him, this afternoon. does not do well with strange places and strange people touching him. Pray that the problem will be identified quickly without too much trauma for him. Thanks! Notícias direto do New York Times, gols do Lance, videocassetadas e muitos outros vídeos no MSN Videos! Confira já! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Thanks everyone! No broken bones! The Dr. said to give Him a few days, and if he still won't bear weight on his leg by Mon., then we are to give him a call. Next step would be to have an orthopedic doctor take a look at. He said it could be a mild sprain; he thought his foot looked just a bit bruised and slightly swollen. Other things that wouldn't be detected by xray would be a pulled muscle or a popped tendon or injury to a growth plate. An orthopedic doctor might order an MRI, if he felt there was cause to know more. He didn't like the Dr.'s exam or getting xrayed but didn't totally freak out. I guess he gets to be " king " for the next couple of days and get carried around and waited on! But we will have to be careful not to totally spoil him or he might get used to it and decide to prolong his convalesence! Thanks! and Blessings! > > I'd appreciate your prayers for . Last evening, (soon > to be 3) was climbing the steps of his little 3-ft. plastic slide and > fell backwards landing on his back. No one saw it happen, but only > saw him after he fell, and he was on his back. Of course he cried, > but not for a long time... he was easily comforted in my arms. > However, he couldn't/wouldn't walk. He doesn't want to put weight on > his right leg and if he does it is only to take a very short and > wobbly step with some fussing. We gave him his bath and let him > watch a video, and he is just fine with sitting activities. He seems > comfortable lying on his tummy or back, and slept pretty well, last > night. He woke up a couple times, but was easily gotten back to > sleep. Maybe something hurts him when he accidently turns onto his > right side? > > He has an appointment with his pediatrician, this afternoon, but I'd > like to have an idea what to expect. I can't see any swelling or > bruising or unusual angle. What might be wrong? I've heard that > sometimes our kids put their hips out, but would that be something > I'd be able to tell by looking at him? All I can think of is that > maybe he bruised his tailbone, but, if that was the case, wouldn't it > hurt him to sit? An xray-tech friend said with his flexibilty and > low tone and relaxed body, plus his young age, he probably didn't > break anything. I'm worried about what kind of an ordeal is ahead > for him, this afternoon. does not do well with strange places > and strange people touching him. Pray that the problem will be > identified quickly without too much trauma for him. > > Thanks! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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